<dt class="rm-fieldTitle">Description</dt><dd class="rm-fieldData"><p data-section-id="1c7u19l" data-start="65" data-end="107"><strong><span style="font-size: 8pt;" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Business Development Support Executive | Daresbury (Hybrid - 3 days in office) | £35,000 - £45,000 DOE</span></strong></p><p data-start="108" data-end="201"><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>Hours</strong>: 37.5 hours per week</span></p><p data-start="203" data-end="400"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">We are recruiting on behalf of a high-growth, commercially driven organisation seeking a <span data-start="292" data-end="328">Business Development Support Executive</span><strong data-start="292" data-end="328"> </strong>to play a pivotal role in supporting and enabling their sales function.</span></p><p data-start="402" data-end="604"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">This is <span data-start="410" data-end="451">not a traditional administrative role</span>. Instead, you'll sit at the heart of business development activity ensuring coordination, momentum, and accuracy across a complex commercial pipeline.</span></p><p data-start="636" data-end="831"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">This role is central to the success of the commercial team. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, ensuring opportunities are progressed efficiently and nothing slips through the cracks.</span></p><p data-start="833" data-end="985"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">You'll be instrumental in maintaining momentum across deals, supporting strategic growth, and helping the business scale with credibility and precision.</span></p><p data-section-id="165gfiz" data-start="992" data-end="1020"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Business Development Support Executive Key Responsibilities:</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Coordinate a high volume of introductory and follow-up meetings</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Manage complex diaries, scheduling, and logistics across stakeholders</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Prepare meeting agendas and ensure materials are ready in advance</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Track actions and drive timely follow-up</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Maintain CRM systems with high accuracy (contacts, stages, notes, next steps)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Support forecasting and pipeline visibility</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Produce clear, reliable reports for leadership</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Monitor conversion rates and highlight risks or bottlenecks</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Adapt pitch decks and briefing packs for prospective clients</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Ensure materials remain current and aligned with positioning</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Coordinate updates with marketing and leadership teams</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Support proposals and pricing documentation</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Manage post-meeting follow-ups and communications</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Track outstanding actions, approvals, and timelines</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Confidently chase stakeholders where needed</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Support stakeholder mapping and engagement tracking</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Prepare contracts and documentation using templates</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Support procurement processes and liaise with legal/finance teams</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Track signatures and key milestones</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Ensure a smooth handover to delivery teams</span></li></ul><p data-section-id="v9zrqg" data-start="2430" data-end="2447"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Business Development Support Executive Skills: </span></p><p data-start="2449" data-end="2467"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Essential</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Experience supporting sales, partnerships, or business development teams</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Strong organisational and coordination skills</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Experience using CRM systems</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Excellent attention to detail</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Confident written communication skills</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Ability to work at pace in a dynamic environment</span></li></ul><p data-start="2759" data-end="2777"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Desirable</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Exposure to contract processes or procurement cycles</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Experience supporting senior stakeholders</span></li></ul><p data-section-id="18rpvsh" data-start="2887" data-end="2914"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Personal Attributes</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Calm, structured, and organised under pressure</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Proactive, able to anticipate issues before they arise</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Commercially aware with a strong sense of ownership</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Confident engaging and following up with senior stakeholders</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Self-starter who takes initiative rather than waiting for direction</span></li></ul><p data-section-id="425p9e" data-start="3225" data-end="3241"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Benefits</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">26 days holiday + bank holidays</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Enhanced pension (5% employer contribution)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Private medical insurance</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Onsite gym facilities</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Free breakfast and lunch provided daily</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Free onsite parking</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Perkbox membership - discounts and wellbeing perks</span></li></ul><p data-section-id="1t63dxg" data-start="3511" data-end="3528"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">BH35844</span></p></dd>





